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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.79, 2,144.39 and 855.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.79, 2,144.39 and 855.21 is: 1,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.79 : 2,144.39 = 855.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.79/2,144.39 = 855.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.79x = 2,144.39 × 855.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.79x = 1,833,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,899.50/1,553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.28

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